Alertes en vigueurPearl River

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creekincluding McNeilModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
When: Until Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places.
Additional Details: - At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.2 feet. - ForecastThe river has crested and is expected to hold near moderate flood stage at 18.0 feet today and then begin falling again tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 08/16/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.